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Train detection system moves forward; school funding needs addressed
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Train detection system moves forward; school funding needs addressed
by Staff Reports 
November 26, 2025
MADISON - At a work session last week, the Madison City Council and city leaders discussed two major initiatives shaping the city’s future: a new AI-p...
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Christmas fun in downtown Madison kicks off this week
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Christmas Magic
Christmas fun in downtown Madison kicks off this week
by Gregg Parker 
November 26, 2025
MADISON - Reminiscent of a scene from Charles Dickens, Madison dresses up in its Christmastime finery for the season.
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Monrovia Senior Center starts Meals on Wheels to boost residents’ nutrition
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
Monrovia Senior Center starts Meals on Wheels to boost residents’ nutrition
by Gregg Parker 
November 26, 2025
MONROVIA – A new site for the Meals on Wheels program has opened operations at Monrovia Community Center, 254 Allen Drake Drive in Huntsville. The lau...
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Madison Hospital employees donate 111 sacks of groceries to Bags of Blessings
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
Madison Hospital employees donate 111 sacks of groceries to Bags of Blessings
by Gregg Parker 
November 26, 2025
MADISON – More than 100 families can sit down to a complete, homecooked meal on Thanksgiving Day because of sharing by employees of Madison Hospital....
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Madison Academy Elementary earns Outdoor Classroom certification
Madison County Record
Madison Academy Elementary earns Outdoor Classroom certification
by Bob Labbe 
November 26, 2025
MADISON - With a snip of scissors, Madison Academy Elementary School officially opened its Outdoor Classroom at the private school campus during a rec...
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Hogan Family YMCA launches Family Pathways program
Madison County Record
Hogan Family YMCA launches Family Pathways program
by Gregg Parker 
November 26, 2025
MADISON - Heart of the Valley YMCA has launched a new program to assist the community’s families with young children who are four to 12 years old.
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Wrestling season is now on the mats
Madison County Record
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PREVIEW 2025
Wrestling season is now on the mats
by Bob Labbe 
November 26, 2025
MADISON- Let the grappling begin! The always super-charged sport of high school wrestling is now underway and the three local teams are ready, willing...
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Huntsville native Stewart Cink wins PGA Tour Champions title
Madison County Record
Huntsville native Stewart Cink wins PGA Tour Champions title
by Bob Labbe 
November 26, 2025
PHOENIX, ARIZ, - Another North Alabama athlete can lay claim to a championship. Stewart Cink, professional golfer since age 22, recently captured the ...
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Still Serving Veterans benefits from Second Annual Battle of the Brave
Madison County Record
Still Serving Veterans benefits from Second Annual Battle of the Brave
by Bob Labbe 
November 26, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – The Second Annual Battle of the Brave went over so well that the charitable hockey game featuring veterans only will continue to be an an...
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Jacobs Family – part 2
Madison County Record
Jacobs Family – part 2
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
November 26, 2025
The following is a continuation of excerpts from the book “The People Who Lived on the Land that is Now Redstone Arsenal” by Beverly S. Curry.
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Teacher, coach, now Mayor Kent Chambers
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Teacher, coach, now Mayor Kent Chambers
by Bob Labbe 
November 26, 2025
MADISON - “I am honored and humbled to be your next Mayor of Eva.” Kent Chambers made his statement immediately after being voted the new Mayor of the...
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Patriots’ head coach Kelvis White retires
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Bob Jones Football
Patriots’ head coach Kelvis White retires
by Bob Labbe 
November 26, 2025
MADISON - Bob Jones head football coach Kelvis White has resigned upon announcing his retirement from education. He just completed his sixth season at...
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Lady Mustangs Volleyball lose head coach
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Lady Mustangs Volleyball lose head coach
by Bob Labbe 
November 26, 2025
MADISON - A good coach will know when to call it quits. Nikki Knott has done just that by announcing her retirement as head coach of the Madison Acade...
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Trash Pandas to debut new Christmas light show this Friday
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Trash Pandas to debut new Christmas light show this Friday
by Staff Reports 
November 19, 2025
MADISON - The kick off for the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ new light show inside Toyota Field is set for this Saturday.
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Main Street Madison elects city’s first-ever “Pup Mayor”
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Pup Mayor
Main Street Madison elects city’s first-ever “Pup Mayor”
by JOHN FEW john@themadisonrecord.com 
November 19, 2025
MADISON - Madison now has a new mayor – a “Pup Mayor”. After a hard-fought campaign filled with cuteness and plenty of tail wagging, Cooper, a long-ti...
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Community of Hope hopes to buy land in Madison County to combat homelessness
Lifestyles
Community of Hope hopes to buy land in Madison County to combat homelessness
by By KADIE TAYLOR news@themadisonrecord.com mailto:news@themadisonrecord.com 
November 19, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - The Huntsville Community of Hope is working to build a residential community of tiny houses for those in the area who are chronically hom...
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Register now for 2025 Madison Christmas Parade
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Register now for 2025 Madison Christmas Parade
by Gregg Parker 
November 19, 2025
MADISON – One of the most charming and popular hometown traditions for the community is the Madison Christmas Parade. Registration is now open.
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Bank Independent named a 2025 “Best Bank To Work For”
Business
Bank Independent named a 2025 “Best Bank To Work For”
by Staff Reports 
November 19, 2025
MADISON – Bank Independent has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify ...
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Madison Chamber lauds top achievers at Holiday Membership Party
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Business
Madison Chamber lauds top achievers at Holiday Membership Party
by Gregg Parker 
November 19, 2025
MADISON – The night was theirs as Madison Chamber of Commerce honored a slate of top achievers who boost Madison’s status. The chamber’s Holiday Membe...
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Meet Natalie Smoak, MCS’ only Certified Academic Language Therapist
Lifestyles
Meet Natalie Smoak, MCS’ only Certified Academic Language Therapist
by Gregg Parker 
November 19, 2025
MADISON – Natalie Smoak’s recent achievement grabbed the attention of the Alabama State Board of Education. She is Madison City Schools’ first educato...
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Area basketball teams tip off on new season
Madison County Record
2025 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW
Area basketball teams tip off on new season
by Bob Labbe 
November 19, 2025
MADISON - Girls basketball is the fourth most popular high school sport in America among girls attending high schools with 367,284 players in 18,090 s...
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